UPDATED: Gizmondo Sham Ends with Booze-Wrecked Ferrari Enzo in Malibu
More 'you couldn't make it up' games news...
Today Stefan Eriksson, the 44 year-old former executive officer of Gizmondo, saw his Ferrari Enzo smashed to pieces as a booze-fuelled car race ended in the car being split in half in Malibu today. Eriksson was well over the legal blood-alcohol limit and claims he was not driving the vehicle. A claim already being widely openly mocked at time of press.
According to police reports, Eriksson claimed that a German man going by the name of Dietrich, who Eriksson had never met before, handed over the keys to his one of 399 manufactured, $1,000,000 motorcar. Then Eriksson, a convicted and proven liar, claimed the man ran away after the crash. Yes, that's right folks, a big boy did it and ran away! Perhaps the investigating officers in Malibu should be thankful a dog didn't eat the steering wheel. Amazing...
Eriksson and Gizmondo did, it must be said, pour shame upon the games industry, with Eriksson finally walking after pocketing vast sums of cash, leaving the company in tatters. It was in October 2005 that the true nature of the Gizmondo board emerged – the directors had various criminal convictions, with Eriksson specifically being convicted of fraud and counterfeiting. From this report...
Perhaps it could be argued that any group of investors giving this bunch a dump truck full of cash deserve what they get...
"Whoever was driving the Ferrari and a Mercedes came out to Malibu for a little race," Malibu Sheriff's Department Sergeant Philip Brooks said. "The other car racing was a SLR Mercedes. [Eriksson is] still considered as the passenger," Sgt Brooks continued. "We're continuing our investigation. He's not in custody. For a million dollars, you get a very good passenger-safety system, and apparently, in this case, it did work."
Speaking exclusively to SPOnG's US office this evening, Malibu Traffic Department watch commander explained that, “...at this time the case is still being handled as a traffic accident,” indicating that this status may well change in the coming days.
SPOnG will be speaking to the investigating officers tomorrow morning. Check back for updates.
UPDATE
Speaking to SPOnG today, Malibu County Sheriffs' Officers expressed serious doubts that Eriksson's story was legitimate, in news that could spell another stint on the porridge for the untrustworthy Gizmondo man.
A spokesman explained that initial evidence pointed towards Eriksson driving the Ferrari himself, while over the blood-alcohol limit. “Both airbags deployed. The passenger had blood on his mouth, but only the driver's side airbag had blood on it. Not the passenger's side.”
Jailmondo?
According to police reports, Eriksson claimed that a German man going by the name of Dietrich, who Eriksson had never met before, handed over the keys to his one of 399 manufactured, $1,000,000 motorcar. Then Eriksson, a convicted and proven liar, claimed the man ran away after the crash. Yes, that's right folks, a big boy did it and ran away! Perhaps the investigating officers in Malibu should be thankful a dog didn't eat the steering wheel. Amazing...
Eriksson and Gizmondo did, it must be said, pour shame upon the games industry, with Eriksson finally walking after pocketing vast sums of cash, leaving the company in tatters. It was in October 2005 that the true nature of the Gizmondo board emerged – the directors had various criminal convictions, with Eriksson specifically being convicted of fraud and counterfeiting. From this report...
Now comes the revelation that three of the recently resigned Swedish businessmen have been convicted of some pretty serious stuff in the past. Stefan Eriksson, Peter Uf and ‘Head of Security’ Johan Enander all have criminal convictions behind them. Eriksson and Uf were convicted of fraud and counterfeiting, while Enander comes out sounding like a hired goon, amid reports that he was released from serving time for an assault conviction immediately before being taken on at Gizmondo. He is now wanted by the Swedish police. So notorious were the trio that they were dubbed ‘The Uppsala Mafia’ by the Swedish Press. You might recall Stefan Eriksson was reported as receiving in excess of $100,000 towards his car in the 10K.
Perhaps it could be argued that any group of investors giving this bunch a dump truck full of cash deserve what they get...
"Whoever was driving the Ferrari and a Mercedes came out to Malibu for a little race," Malibu Sheriff's Department Sergeant Philip Brooks said. "The other car racing was a SLR Mercedes. [Eriksson is] still considered as the passenger," Sgt Brooks continued. "We're continuing our investigation. He's not in custody. For a million dollars, you get a very good passenger-safety system, and apparently, in this case, it did work."
Speaking exclusively to SPOnG's US office this evening, Malibu Traffic Department watch commander explained that, “...at this time the case is still being handled as a traffic accident,” indicating that this status may well change in the coming days.
SPOnG will be speaking to the investigating officers tomorrow morning. Check back for updates.
UPDATE
Speaking to SPOnG today, Malibu County Sheriffs' Officers expressed serious doubts that Eriksson's story was legitimate, in news that could spell another stint on the porridge for the untrustworthy Gizmondo man.
A spokesman explained that initial evidence pointed towards Eriksson driving the Ferrari himself, while over the blood-alcohol limit. “Both airbags deployed. The passenger had blood on his mouth, but only the driver's side airbag had blood on it. Not the passenger's side.”
Jailmondo?
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AndyGray 23 Feb 2006 10:03
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Here's a link to pics of the crash. Nasty!
http://www.jalopnik.com/cars/news/more-on-the-enzo-incident-on-pch-with-photos-156121.php
http://www.jalopnik.com/cars/news/more-on-the-enzo-incident-on-pch-with-photos-156121.php
king skins 23 Feb 2006 11:36
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Legend Simian wrote:
Here's a link to pics of the crash. Nasty!
http://www.jalopnik.com/cars/news/more-on-the-enzo-incident-on-pch-with-photos-156121.php
http://www.jalopnik.com/cars/news/more-on-the-enzo-incident-on-pch-with-photos-156121.php
wow he f**ked that enzo up, what a dick, such a beautiful car in the hands of cock knocker :(
legend, thanks for the link to the gamercard thingy in your sig :) made my own and hopefully its working in my sig...
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king skins 23 Feb 2006 11:53
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seeing if my sig works this time...
AndyGray 23 Feb 2006 11:54
4/6
It seems to work on some forums but not on others.
majin dboy 23 Feb 2006 13:17
5/6
the advertisment in the middle of the post is quite ironic.
but seriously what did they ever expect from the gizmondo,to topple nintendo and sony? 2-3% would be an achievment.does anyone know the official ms for the gizmondo?
but seriously what did they ever expect from the gizmondo,to topple nintendo and sony? 2-3% would be an achievment.does anyone know the official ms for the gizmondo?
config 23 Feb 2006 15:31
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HTML and BBcode is not allowed in sigs - only plain ol' text.
It's a matter of keeping the board a pleasant and readable place to live :)
It's a matter of keeping the board a pleasant and readable place to live :)